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M1.7 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 9 km ENE of Three Rivers, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 00:34:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 9 km ENE of Three Rivers, Texas (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 00:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 00:34:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.48900, -98.08800
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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